they also learn how to use a cell phone. last year the ngo used cell phones to raise the literacy rate. the office sends messages to 1,500 women enrolled in their program. iqura receives a short message. she writes it down in her notebook and learns the spelling. five times a day messages go out to cell phones. women can check their messages while they are on a work break. and they can study anytime, anywhere. >> translator: at first i thought it was difficult, but i got used to it. i want to study more. >> reporter: iqura and other students gather at their teacher's house three times a week. here they review the messages. e-mails often contain tips about healthy eating habits and maintaining good hygiene. literacy education by cell phone not only teaches women to read and write but also to improve the quality of their lives. it has been three months since the cell phones were handed out. iqura's reading and writing skills have improved, and her siblings also became interested in studying. >> translator: my older sister and